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You should be fine using the lite inversions are not a problem. I have both of the stages and prefer the lite. I will say it’s important to pull the extra leg extensions out and add some weights to the base if the performer is doing aggressive pole work. I have never had to use the leg extensions but I’m a light weight, gentle dancer. lol
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Vegas is an amazing city to live in 💜
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Yay!!! Thanks for sharing!
It’s been a long day here in Vegas…all my friends are ok as well. Webmaster and I woke up to our out of state friends texted asking if we were ok!
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Allison it’s totally ok to gently stretch during the day after setting, I’m more referring to training to gain flexibility when talking about not stretching cold. As long as you are gentle it’s ok.
This Veena’s tips may be helpful! I demonstrate ways I deal with sitting for long periods of time. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5357d706-3bc8-456d-876f-5cd80a9aa0eb
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Yep, Latin said it perfectly!
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LOL No worries! I share it out to the group then. 🙂
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I’m glad you’re ok!!!! I had my permanent Platinum stages pole come down with me on it. Like I was lucky like you and was upright so I jumped off in time! For me, we didn’t account for the carpeting smashing down and when we measured for the pole it ended up being a little too short!
It’s a great thing to remind people to check their pole.
Grayeyes, I think you have the right idea! Here’s my little check list I use for my pole or on a pole that isn’t mine. Like in a bar or some public place. Often they neglect maintaining their poles.
1 I Push and pull on it (hard) Listening for clunking and feeling for too much give.
2 I Check to see how slick it is (This is more for public poles)
3 I Climb it (to inspect the top) Listening again for clunking or visually loose anything.
4 I do a spin (something that is powerful but yet manageable if it need to bail.
5 Every few pole sessions I check the joints.I can usually feel right away if there is something up with my pole. When I used to take my lil mynx up and down a lot I would need to give it a twist up (to lengthen) every few sessions. I’m guessing it moves a bit from the motion of putting it up and down?
Thank you again for the reminder!! This would make a great SV FB group post if you were so inclined!
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I don’t teach to grip the pole either! It doesn’t put you in a good position: It creates a dependency on the pole making learning without the pole hard. For most people, holding the base places your body too close to the pole making kicking necessary because you can’t bring the hips over head being that close to the pole. Without the hips reaching over the head lifting with control just wont happen.
Instead of having students grip the pole I would rather have them learn against a wall if they fear being farther from the pole.
Tropical, it could be an issue for the cervical spine because if dancers focus on just pulling into the pole and kicking they may not be engaging the shoulders enough placing more stress on the head and neck. Holding the pole often makes dancers think they NEED to use it to get up…this is not what we want. Also I don’t teach true head stands(hands only on floor, head pressing into floor) because you need to be very precise with head placement to keep the neck and spine happy. Elbow and forearm (when done correctly) take the strain off the head and neck.
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I keep my love by taking a break…that might sound scary being that you have 2 weeks to go, but taking 3 or 4 days off may help. Because you’ve been training for a while you won’t loose strength or muscle memory by taking 4 days off. If you like, train in something else for those few days, yoga, lifting or chair work.
Something else you could try is one whole day of doing nothing just relax. Catch up on reading or a favorite show. Eat well, nap and don’t worry about the competition. For me, a day of chill can work magic!
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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Is there any other spot you could put it? If the floor is sagging enough to make the pole uneven I don’t know of any quick fix. Hopefully someone else will. You could try posting on our Studioveena FB group too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/
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Great idea!
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Yep, It’s actually in the Advanced section and I show both variations! All the related lessons will help you work up to this as well. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d2f086d-9d38-4e2f-8f09-0b800ac37250
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Here ya go Butterfly to Center pole split….I demo both ex bfly and bfly….and a few exits as well. I hope it helps! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/59b05f49-17c4-4d50-9c68-585dac110005
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If it’s painful as in sudden, and sharp or pain in joints that’s not right. If it’s muscles working, as in they feel weak, shaky or burn that’s normal. You should never do something that’s painful…the only pain that is normal in pole is the burning on the skin when learning new things.
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To better help you it’s important to know how you’ve been working on split grips?
For now here are some tips:
Don’t do split grip practice everyday when starting…it’s too much!
ALWAYS stretch the hands and forearms after you pole.
Take a look at this lesson to make sure you are using proper technique. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f859429-2dbc-41f1-86e4-282a0ac37250
You should be doing conditioning work for the hands, forearms and shoulders for at least 2 weeks before moving on to split grip work.
Start with partial split grips. 🙂
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I’m not sure if it’s a self assessed imbalance or professional but if she has clearance from a DR, there are several! The Lower body conditioning routine, Yoga block lower body workout, the Lower body routine, The flowmotion routine, the middle splits routine, and the front splits routine. As far as 30 day programs, the 30 days to flexy could be beneficial. There are a number of things in the Exercise section as well.
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The Caterpillar and Shoulder mount programs here would help! I have you do everything on both sides and many of my students have used these programs to improve their bad side!
Welcome back 🙂
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I still have this on my list!! Woke up to a broken refrigerator 2 days ago and then smashed my foot last night getting out of bed when one of our kids knocked on the door at night. lol LIFE.
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I didn’t pole today, but plan on it for tomorrow!
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Hmmm. I’d don’t think I have a lesson for this. I could see if I can do a Bonus lesson for it tomorrow if you still need help.
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That’s great news!!!!
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It’s ok to spread the program out a bit, it’s more of an issue with the 30 day take off because it’s meant for those who have no previous training so keeping up with the days is helpful. Not such a big deal with the more advanced programs. Totally recommend the invert program before the SM. 🙂
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Oops I see you’re trying the controlled momentum 🙂
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Are you trying to lift from standing or are you using my controlled momentum method? It will be much harder on your body and more difficult in general if you try inverts and shoulder mounts from a dead standstill. If you don’t know the difference between kicking (wrong) and controlled momentum check out my Tips for controlled inverts https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/567a2af8-fba0-4a0f-bd3c-0010ac110002.
Also I don’t use that position as a prep move because it usually doesn’t help prepare anything. The only benefit I see in endlessly kicking up from shoulder mount or invert position is to learn timing. Even if you don’t have time to do the invert or shoulder mount program I suggest taking a few minutes each day to just watch the lessons and read descriptions. You’ll see what I use for shoulder mount prep 🙂
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Yep that a photo of the princess grip.
What type of prep are you doing?
Now about the “upper verses lower” abs. The rectus abdominis (the six pack muscle) and the muscle group people refer to when “targeting” upper or lower abs, is one whole muscle. It works as one whole muscle, not upper or lower. They’ve done lab studies and there’s not much distinction between upper and lower when exercising. I’m not sure when this term started but it’s not dying anytime soon LOL many fitness pros still use it!! Anyway the rectus abdominis works as one, there are certain positions when you will FEEL either the upper half or lower half more, but you can’t actually target one without the other…. and there’s really no need to. No one says they need to work their upper hamstring more!
With that in mind the best thing to do is work the body as a whole. Focusing too much on something we think is a weakness may be cheating you out of a quality whole body workout. There’s a reason you won’t see much for “target” training in my lessons. Unless you have a very obvious side that is stronger or a physical therapist has found an imbalance, whole body training is best. For example, if you train abs always train the back as well…it’s about balance.
Our legs are heavy, some of us have very long legs making the leverage even more challenging in Shoulder mounts. Some of us have wide hips or big booties and this might mean you have to condition or train more than someone who is tiny and has short legs. Shoulder mounts are hard….some may never shoulder mount and that’s ok!! Don’t fall into the trap of focusing on something you perceive as a problem, you’re core is probably fine and worrying about it being a problem can actually make it an issue. Our bodies respond to what the mind dwells on, so if you keep thinking “my abs are so weak” it’s like paddling up stream! Look back at where you started, see how strong you’ve gotten!
Also have you tried my tips for shoulder mounts? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/58e3e122-07f4-48a4-9b94-0440ac110006 or the SM program?
